The awkward tension lingered for several tense seconds. Yuki, sharp as ever, noticed everything—until she finally broke the silence.
"Fancy meeting you here!" she greeted with effortless charm, her smile radiating practiced ease.
Carlos remained unflappable, quirking his lips. "A little warning would've been nice."
Elvis offered an easy laugh. "Spur-of-the-moment trip. Care to join us downstairs?"
A dismissive wave. "Rain check—just remembered urgent business." With that, Carlos hauled Alicia away. Her face remained impassive, but her nerves locked up, leaving her rigid as a statue.
The elevator doors shut, cutting off the moment. Heavy silence reclaimed the space.
Carlos pulled Alicia into a shadowed corner. Before she could recover, he pinned her against the wall—her back hitting c
